Operators of Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed the launcher of the enemy's Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system. The Defenders of Ukraine shared footage on Facebook.
The operation became a model of coordinated work between units. The target was identified by operators from the 74th Reconnaissance Brigade, after which UAV operators from the Altair unit of the 14th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Regiment immobilized it.
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After that, fighters from Charlie Company of the 14th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Regiment delivered a precise strike, causing the ammunition to detonate and completely destroying the system.
The military shared useful information about the destroyed target.
This is a modern russian air defense system capable of intercepting air targets at a distance of up to 70 km. The destruction of such system causes millions in losses to the enemy and opens up airspace for further operations by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The Buk is a family of self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile systems developed by the Soviet Union, and designed to counter cruise missiles, smart bombs and rotary-wing aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Earlier Defense Express reported that targeted strikes had wiped out russian nona artillery system, tank, and drone operators hiding in cover.
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